We knew you were sick, but never how much until you left. How did you manage to hide being diabetic for 6 months, all the while running and playing and chasing your dumbell until just after christmas, and only 2 weeks before you went?

Dear Sam:

You are a loveable, goofy, Rotty boy, and as soon as your Human works out how to post pics, she'll show the world that photo of you when you decided to be silly. But can you PLEASE stop eating your Humans thongs? They're only rubber, and it might do evil things to your tummy if you keep it up. And it's getting expensive to replace them.

Your (barefoot) Human

Was very glad to see you were from Australia after reading that.

LOL! My boyfriend's brother has a dog that prefers the other kind. :-P So, unfortunately for his girlfriend, she's constantly having to buy new undies!

Dear Ginger,

While we love that you get excited when we get home and love knowing that you missed us, could you please tone it down a couple of notches? Or at least make it not-so-high-pitched? We love our ears and don't want them to give out anytime soon.

Love,Mom & Dad

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"Some of the most wonderful people are the ones who don't fit into boxes." -Tori Amos

My bed. Mine! OK? I'm happy to share with you and Molly, but for Dog's sake, when I come to bed, move out of my spot. Don't just roll over on your back for a belly rub and stay there (while I laugh myself silly at you).

LoveYour over-indulgent mum.

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Out on the patio we'd sit,And the humidity we'd breathe,We'd watch the lightning crack over canefieldsLaugh and think, this is Australia.

My bed. Mine! OK? I'm happy to share with you and Molly, but for Dog's sake, when I come to bed, move out of my spot. Don't just roll over on your back for a belly rub and stay there (while I laugh myself silly at you).

LoveYour over-indulgent mum.

Dear Mum,

Yeah, this idea you have that the bed is yours? Not a chance. I only let you think that because you do give me belly rubs and feed me the good food. But, just so we're clear, the bed is mine and I let you sleep in it because I'm a nice dog.

Love,Suzi

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Some people lift weights. I lift measures. It's a far more esoteric workout. - (Quoted from a personal friend)

My bed. Mine! OK? I'm happy to share with you and Molly, but for Dog's sake, when I come to bed, move out of my spot. Don't just roll over on your back for a belly rub and stay there (while I laugh myself silly at you).

LoveYour over-indulgent mum.

Dear Mum,

Yeah, this idea you have that the bed is yours? Not a chance. I only let you think that because you do give me belly rubs and feed me the good food. But, just so we're clear, the bed is mine and I let you sleep in it because I'm a nice dog.

Love,Suzi

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Out on the patio we'd sit,And the humidity we'd breathe,We'd watch the lightning crack over canefieldsLaugh and think, this is Australia.

The kids are allowed to swim in the pool. I don't understand why you love the ocean so much yet think the swimming pool is liquid evil, but rest assured the adults have taught all the kids how to swim and are properly supervising them. You do not have to follow them around, barking at them, and you really don't have to jump in the pool to drag them out when they dive. I promise they'll be okay.

Love,Mom

Dear Mom,

I am pretty sure I saw Alice Cooper hanging around the pool. And he was carrying the giant can of liquid evil from this movie:

The kids are allowed to swim in the pool. I don't understand why you love the ocean so much yet think the swimming pool is liquid evil, but rest assured the adults have taught all the kids how to swim and are properly supervising them. You do not have to follow them around, barking at them, and you really don't have to jump in the pool to drag them out when they dive. I promise they'll be okay.

Love,Mom

Dear Mom,

I am pretty sure I saw Alice Cooper hanging around the pool. And he was carrying the giant can of liquid evil from this movie:

Dear Rocky,Please stop digging in the kitchen garbage. Furthermore, stop chewing on empty tuna/cat food/etc cans. I'm afraid that you're going to break a tooth one of these days, but so far, all you're breaking are the cans.Love, Mommy to the metal-eating-monster-dog.

Thank you for being every so vigilant in your duties. While I do appreciate everything you do, is there any way I can train you to take the dead snakes, raccoons, and possums away from the property instead of leaving them by the front door?

Love, Mom

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Some people lift weights. I lift measures. It's a far more esoteric workout. - (Quoted from a personal friend)

You are a loveable, goofy, Rotty boy, and as soon as your Human works out how to post pics, she'll show the world that photo of you when you decided to be silly. But can you PLEASE stop eating your Humans thongs? They're only rubber, and it might do evil things to your tummy if you keep it up. And it's getting expensive to replace them.

You are a loveable, goofy, Rotty boy, and as soon as your Human works out how to post pics, she'll show the world that photo of you when you decided to be silly. But can you PLEASE stop eating your Humans thongs? They're only rubber, and it might do evil things to your tummy if you keep it up. And it's getting expensive to replace them.

I know you're in heat, but stop bugging your brothers. A) They're neutered and don't know what you want, and B) You're a cocker spaniel. They are an Australian shephard and a Belgian sheepdog. The mechanics of this really, really don't work.

Dear Skipper,

Make dad play ball with you more often. He needs it.

Dear Rufus,

You are an adorable snuggle baby and I love you very much. Just please don't jump on mom. She's kind of fragile.

Love, Me

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If wisdom’s ways you wisely seek,Five things observe with care,To whom you speak,Of whom you speak,And how, and when, and where.Caroline Lake Ingalls

I love it when you lay with me and you snuffle and shift. It is cute. What is not cute is when your paw goes into my mouth and your nail hooks onto my gum and goes down my tooth. It hurts. Luckily I got your nails clipped recently so no blood was shed. But uh... could you not do that anymore? Please?